The Oracles of the Ancient World A Complete Guide |
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Author:
| Curnow, Trevor |
ISBN: | 978-0-7156-3194-2 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2004 |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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Imprint: | Bristol Classical Press |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $90.00 |
Book Description:
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Ranging from Abai to Zeleia, from massive temples in Egypt to modest tombs in Turkey, oracles were a major feature of the religions of many ancient cultures until their demise under the Christian Roman emperors. This work is a guide to all the known oracles of the ancient world.
Ranging from Abai to Zeleia, from massive temples in Egypt to modest tombs in Turkey, oracles were a major feature of the religions of many ancient cultures until their demise under the Christian Roman emperors. This work is a guide to all the known oracles of the ancient world.